B. ARC Standards of Disclosure Package Inspections
FCHOA Purchaser's Handbook - Revision Date: 2021-01-10
It is the policy of the Board of Directors that residential properties in Ford’s Colony conform to the standards stated in the current edition of Purchaser’s Handbook for Single Family Homebuilding at Ford’s Colony. Inspections are to be expected when the Managing Agent is responding to an inquiry or a request for a resale disclosure package in accordance with state law. Inspections and disclosure packages are normally completed within 10 days of FCHOA acknowledgement of the request. Community Services will acknowledge requests within one business day. The Inspection checklist is available from Community Services and the FCHOA website.
It is the intent of the Board that the residential properties be harmonious in architectural, site, and landscaping standards. Older improvements may require modifications to meet Handbook requirements. Previous resale disclosure inspections will not be sufficient for a variance or grandfathering provision. Screened from street view is not a reason for a variance.
At the discretion of the ARC, a variance may be granted when compliance to current standards is considered not to be reasonable or economically viable. A variance may be reasonable if the property was constructed prior to the establishment of the Environmental Control Committee in 1986. A property undergoing major repair or replacement, such as replacing siding, may be an opportunity to use current Handbook standards. Examples of architectural issues that may not be reasonable or economically viable to change to conform to current standards are: Vinyl siding; Roof pitches less than 8/12; Types of dormers or windows; colors; and new improvements added when a conforming style or material is not aesthetically practical to the situation.
The following standards are examples of issues that are emphasized: Painting/staining porches, railings, band boards, roof vents and fences; drainage culvert screening; full enclosure of equipment and trash fencing; Lattice under decks without a basement; and Window grilles (muntins).